Documentary Film – Yemanjá

The documentary Yemanjá, about the Candomblé spiritual culture in Bahia, Brazil, and narrated by Alice Walker, will be screened at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 16, in UNC Asheville’s Highsmith Student Union Grotto. The screening, free and open to everyone, will be followed by a short Q&A.

This film by Donna C. Roberts and Donna Read, named Best Documentary at the 2017 Brazil International Film Festival, is described by its creators using this way:

Ancient knowledge.   Timeless values.   A universal story for humanity today. A documentary film about the Candomblé spiritual culture in Bahia, Brazil. Grounded in strong community and Earth-based wisdom, this vibrant tradition evolved from the ways of enslaved Africans. The film explores Candomblé’s history, social challenges and triumphs through the voices of extraordinary women leaders.

This film is part of a special series at UNC Asheville called The “Other” in Focus. Other films in the series are:

The Unafraid – Feb. 26

Get Out – March 19

With All Deliberate Speed – April 2